Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing well.

Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.